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The Guardian
6 days ago
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Wait … can you get a hernia from wearing tight pants?
On 14 July, actor and singer Suki Waterhouse shared a tweet explaining her recent absence from X: ''suki you never tweet anymore' have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I've been too scared to tell you.' She followed up with two pictures: one shows her wearing what are presumably the offending pants, and the other shows her in a hospital bed, hooked up to an IV. (There is also a vape resting on her hospital gown. That's not relevant to this story, just a fun detail.) Like many rich texts, the post raises a lot of questions. Like: could I pull off leather pants? They let celebrities vape in the hospital? And most importantly: can tight pants really cause a hernia? We asked experts. A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall, explains Dr Yewande Alimi, a bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University hospital. The hole results in 'protrusion of tissue from the abdomen', she says. 'Commonly fat, or sometimes intestine.' These look like small bulges, and often appear in areas where the abdominal wall tends to be weaker: around the groin, the front midline of the abdomen, through the diaphragm, in the belly button or through a previous surgical incision. Hernias are 'very, very common', says Dr Marcoandrea Giorgi, an associate professor of surgery at Brown University and bariatric surgeon at Brown Surgical Associates. Symptoms vary. Some hernias are visible – bulges around your trunk 'where you shouldn't have one', as the Cleveland Clinic puts it. They can appear during certain strenuous activities, like exercising or sneezing, and then retract at other times. They may be painful – a sharp pain or a dull ache – or they may not feel like anything at all. Other hernias are too deep to see from the outside, but you may feel an ache or pressure. Inguinal hernias, those that appear around the groin, are the most common – about 25% of men and 2% of women will develop these at some point in their lives, according to the US National Library of Medicine. Giorgi estimates that he personally treats about 100 inguinal hernias a year. Hernias that only contain fat are often not very dangerous, says Alimi. But 'when hernias contain intestines and are associated with pain, there is an increased chance that those intestines can get stuck, resulting in the need for an emergency operation', she says. Hernias can be present from birth – umbilical or belly button hernias, for example – or they can develop over time as the result of wear and tear on the abdominal wall. Incisional hernias, those that appear through a former surgical incision, occur in about 15% of patients following surgery. Weight gain, pregnancy, strenuous exercise and a chronic cough or constipation can all weaken the abdominal wall and lead to potential hernias, says Alimi. Children who are born prematurely or who have connective tissue disorders, cystic fibrosis, hip dysplasia or problems in their urinary or reproductive systems are more likely to be born with congenital hernias, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 'Absolutely not,' says Dr Charlotte Horne, a metabolic and abdominal wall reconstructive surgeon at the Mayo Clinic. Tight clothing 'might put pressure on something that was already there, but the outside layer is not going to result in breaking down layers of your abdominal wall'. Giorgi says he has never heard of a hernia related to tight pants. The only way this might be possible, he says, is if the pants were so tight that they put significant pressure on the upper abdomen. 'It's like you have a balloon with some water in it – if you squeeze one part of the balloon, the other part will be under more pressure,' he says. But even then, the balloon will only pop if the plastic is already stretched too thin, he says. In other words, wearing tight pants would only exacerbate an existing hernia, putting pressure on it and possibly resulting in a bulge, but it would not create a new one. Sign up to Well Actually Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life after newsletter promotion 'Oftentimes, people have hernia disease for years before they seek any intervention,' says Horne. If a hernia is neither painful nor particularly bothersome, it is something one can potentially live with. But most hernias never go away, and experts recommend consulting with a doctor to figure out the best course of action. 'Some patients I counsel to wear a binder to prevent the hernia popping out all the time,' says Giorgi. For hernias that are painful or risk causing intestinal blockages, surgery is the usual course of action. 'The goal of a hernia surgery is to restore the integrity of the abdominal wall, which means to close the hole,' says Horne. This is done by stitching the hole up or patching it closed with the help of mesh prosthetics. The complexity of the procedure depends on the severity of the hernia. 'Some of them can be done as an outpatient procedure, but some require an inpatient stay,' says Horne. Although you can't prevent congenital defects or surgical incision complications that may make you more susceptible to developing a hernia, you can reduce the strain on your abdominal wall by maintaining a healthy weight, eating high-fiber foods and being careful when lifting heavy objects. Horne says she also recommends that people who do a lot of heavy lifting wear supportive and compressive clothes to 'hold things in'. So don't throw out all your tight pants yet – unless you want to look like you're gen Z.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Suki Waterhouse Says She ‘Wore Pants So Tight' They ‘Caused a Hernia'
Tight pants are annoying, uncomfortable and anything but desirable, but a celebrity recently claimed they're downright dangerous, too. Earlier this week, actress and singer Suki Waterhouse posted a tweet claiming that she got a hernia from wearing too-tight pants. For anyone who's ever zipped up a pair of jeans that are a little too small, this may come as a shock. Do those too-tight pants put you at risk of a hernia? Here's what doctors say: What is a hernia? A hernia is 'a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows something from the abdomen to protrude through the layers of the abdominal wall,' said Dr. Brittany Mead, an assistant professor of surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. 'It's a fancy word for a hole in the human body,' added Dr. Eric Wise, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Tissue — such as fats, organs or intestines — that isn't supposed to protrude through ends up poking through, Wise added. This often creates a bulge in your abdomen or groin, but it isn't always visible, Wise noted. It can sometimes cause pain, Mead said. But this also isn't always the case. Many things can cause a hernia. 'Many things can cause a hernia, and most are beyond our control,' said Wise. They can happen after trauma and after surgery. Certain things present at birth can increase someone's risk of developing it, too, he added. But there are some risk factors that we do have control over, added Mead. 'Things like chronic cough, obesity, pregnancy and lots of strenuous exercise can increase risk of hernia,' Mead said. Constipation can also increase your risk. Quitting smoking, managing your weight and avoiding constipation by eating a high-fiber diet are all ways to reduce your risk of getting a hernia, added Wise. 'But oftentimes, hernias are unavoidable,' Wise said. Meaning, you won't totally erase the chance of developing a hernia by doing these things. One thing that won't cause a hernia? Wearing tight pants. Sorry to Suki, but tight pants likely weren't the reason for the hernia. It's 'not something that you're going to do by wearing the wrong piece of clothing one time,' Mead said. So no, a pair of tight pants is not going to be the sole reason you end up with a hernia. And that's true even if you wear tight pants regularly for years and years. Wise agreed. 'Up front, obviously, I don't know about her specific medical condition and don't know the details, but in my practice, I have never seen or are familiar with a case of tight pants causing a hernia,' said Wise. Wise added that he also can't think of a 'plausible physiologic mechanism by which that can happen.' The tight pants may have exacerbated any pain associated with an existing hernia by squeezing the abdominal area, but the tight pants wouldn't cause a hernia on their own, Wise added. It's even more unlikely that the tight pants caused the hernia for another reason. 'In a lot of patients, we actually recommend... that they wear an abdominal binder or a waist trainer, which actually puts pressure on the hernia and kind of controls the protuberance of that intra-abdominal tissue,' said Mead. 'So, wearing tight pants would act in a very similar way,' she said. While Mead stressed that she, of course, can't comment specifically on Waterhouse's specific health situation, Waterhouse had a baby in March 2024 and 'that's something that would make me feel like [the hernia] was related more to the pregnancy than anything else,' Mead noted. Worrying about developing a hernia isn't worth it — live your life and if you develop one, see a doctor. When it comes to decreasing your chance of developing a hernia, you shouldn't worry too much. 'What I tell my patients specifically is, especially if they don't have a hernia, that they should live their life,' said Mead. Some studies say family history could put you at heightened risk of hernia, but Mead said she doesn't advise against any behaviors — 'we don't have enough research to say that one activity over another is going to cause a hernia that doesn't exist.' 'I don't specifically advise my patients against any type of activity. I want them to live their lives, and if they form a hernia, they form a hernia,' she added. 'If you see a bulge or feel a bulge or feel like something's not right, I think it's reasonable to have a physician examine the area,' said Wise. That can be your primary care provider or a specialist such as a general surgeon, he added. Hernia management and treatment have advanced significantly in the past decade or so, said Wise. 'While not every hernia needs surgery, it's certainly something that is best evaluated by a physician, and the main things that can be done to prevent it are lifestyle modifications and not necessarily changing your wardrobe,' Wise added. 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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
5 Surprising Causes of Hernias to Have on Your Radar
Suki Waterhouse recently said that she got a hernia from wearing tight pants. This is far from the only surprising way people can develop a hernia. The health issue needs to be corrected with surgery. Getting a hernia sounds like the opposite of a good time, so people paid attention when Suki Waterhouse recently revealed that she got one from wearing tight pants. ''Suki you never tweet anymore,'' she wrote on X. 'Have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I've been too scared to tell you?' The Daisy Jones & the Six star also shared a photo of herself onstage wearing second-skin pants and lying in what appears to be a hospital bed. While most people have at least heard of a hernia before, the details surrounding what they are and what causes them may be a little vague. Can you actually get a hernia from wearing tight pants? According to doctors we spoke with, this is actually a thing. With that in mind, these are the most surprising causes of hernias to have on your radar—for the just in case, of course. Meet the experts: Mir Ali, M.D., is medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA; Jennifer Wider, M.D., is a women's health expert and author of The New Mom's Survival Guide; Christine Greves, M.D., is an ob-gyn at the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida. What is a hernia? A hernia is a sac that's formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. This sac comes through a hole or weak area in a layer of the abdomen wall called the fascia that surrounds the muscle. There are several types of hernias, and they're usually identified by their location and cause, according to Mir Ali, M.D., medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA. The most common type is an inguinal hernia, which is a bulging of contents of the abdomen through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). However, you can also get a femoral hernia (in the upper thigh), hiatal hernia (in the diaphragm muscle), incisional hernia (through a scar from abdominal surgery), and umbilical hernia (around the belly button). People may have no symptoms from a hernia outside of a visible bulge under the skin, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. But some people may feel discomfort, pain, heaviness, or a burning feeling, per the NIDDK. Symptoms may also get worse when you strain, lift, cough, or stand for a long periods of time. As hernias grow, the small intestine may get stuck in the hole and lose its blood supply in a complication known as a strangulated hernia. This is life-threatening and may cause symptoms like sudden and severe pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting, according to the NIDDK. Surprising causes of hernias Any activity or medical issue that increases pressure on the stomach wall and muscles may lead to a hernia, Dr. Ali says. Lifting heavy objects is a big potential cause of a hernia—it can put pressure on the abdominal wall, straining the muscles and tissues in the area and leading to a weakening or tear if you go well beyond your usual capacity or don't use proper lifting technique, Dr. Ali explains. Having obesity also doubles the risk of a hernia. This is because excess weight puts constant pressure on the abdominal wall, which can make it more likely for weak spots to form, creating a hernia, Dr. Ali explains. But there are other causes that aren't as well known. Keep these in mind. Allergies Having a chronic cough or chronic sneezing from allergies or another upper respiratory condition can raise your risk of a hernia. 'Anything where you're straining the abdominal wall can be an issue,' Dr. Ali says. When you increase pressure in the belly region, it can cause a hernia to form. Constipation Dealing with chronic constipation is a risk factor for developing a hernia. Why? Straining can put pressure on your intestinal wall, raising the odds the contents in your abdomen will push out through a weak spot, Dr. Ali explains. Repeated pregnancies Having several pregnancies can raise your risk of developing a hernia, says women's health expert Jennifer Wider, M.D., author of The New Mom's Survival Guide. 'As the fetus grows in the uterus, there is an increase [in] abdominal pressure," she explains. 'In addition, the hormones that are released during pregnancy relax the muscles, allowing the belly to grow." Both of these can increase the risk of an umbilical hernia (which is around the belly button). Repeated pregnancies can repeatedly stress these areas of the body, explains Christine Greves, M.D., an ob-gyn at the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida. 'The abdominal wall muscles and connective tissue can weaken the more times they need to expand," she says. 'This puts women at a higher risk of hernia." Dr. Greves says it can be hard to prevent hernias from repeat pregnancies, but maintaining a healthy weight and strengthening core muscles may help. Though women should consult their doctor before beginning an exercise program postpartum. Putting on or taking off tight pants Wearing tight pants alone is unlikely to cause a hernia, according to Dr. Ali. 'In fact, when a patient has a hernia, there are belts that put pressure on the area to hold it in,' he says. But, straining hard to pull on tight pants or to take them off could cause a hernia, Dr. Ali says. Getting older Inguinal hernias are most common in people between the ages of 75 and 80. There are a few reasons why getting older raises your risk of hernia, according to Dr. Ali. Those include muscles naturally weakening over time and a drop in tissue elasticity. That doesn't mean you're doomed to get a hernia as you age: Strength training exercises, especially around the core, can help to combat this, he says. But, again, talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing conditions. What to do if you suspect you have a hernia If you think you have a hernia, it's important to get it evaluated by a healthcare professional. 'If there is some doubt, diagnostic studies like ultrasounds and CT scans can help identify a hernia,' Dr. Ali says. Unfortunately, there's no pill or cream that can fix a hernia—surgery to repair the weak abdominal wall tissue and close the hole is the only thing that can permanently fix this, Dr. Ali says. Most hernias are closed with stitches or mesh patches. Hernias don't usually come back after they're treated, according to Dr. Ali. But it is possible to get another one in a different location. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Suki Waterhouse? Hernia Diagnosis Explained
recently revealed via social media that she was diagnosed with a hernia. The 33-year-old is currently scheduled for a stage performance on August 8, 2025, in Aspen, Colorado, as part of the Up in the Sky music festival. Following this, she will launch the U.K. and European leg of her The Sparklemuffin tour, which will conclude on August 31, 2025. She will then support Laufey in the A Matter of Time tour between September and October. Here is what we have learned about Waterhouse's hernia diagnosis. Suki Waterhouse took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal why she had not been very active on the platform for the past few months. The singer shared that she had gotten a hernia six months ago after wearing very 'tight' pants. She also shared two accompanying pictures. The first one saw her posing under some green foliage. She wore a white coat and crop top, which she paired with tight pants. Meanwhile, the second photo showed the actress-singer wearing a hospital gown, wristband, and earphones, while lying on the bed. She also had a vape lying on her chest in the second image. ''Suki you never tweet anymore' have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I've been too scared to tell you,' the Daisy Jones & The Six star wrote on the platform. Fans reacted to the post in a myriad of ways, with many highlighting the vape present on her chest in the second picture. 'Vape in the hospital is diabolical,' a fan wrote. To which, Waterhouse responded, 'So true.' 'Girl what is wrong with you,' another tweeted. They added, 'You cant vape in your hospital room and if you are in the hospital you clearly shouldnt be for your health either.' A fan also expressed fear about Waterhouse's condition, commenting, 'Don't scare me like that.' They subsequently expressed hope that the Assassination Nation actress would recover. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a hernia typically occurs in the abdomen or groin. It happens when one of the organs pushes through a muscle or tissue containing it. It manifests as a bulge that can come and go during different activities or in various positions. Symptoms of a hernia include discomfort and pain. It will need to be remedied through surgery. The post What Happened to Suki Waterhouse? Hernia Diagnosis Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Fox News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Suki Waterhouse's daring fashion choice led to unexpected health scare and hospital stay
The show must go on for Suki Waterhouse. On Monday, the English actress and musician, 33, revealed to her 166k followers on X that she's recently been recovering from a hernia due to wearing pants that were too tight. "'suki you never tweet anymore' have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I've been too scared to tell you," the "Daisy Jones & The Six" star wrote. Robert Pattinson's fiancée shared two photos along with the post. The first photo featured Waterhouse wearing a pair of tight, green pants while performing on stage. The second showed the model wearing a gown while lying in a hospital bed. An "inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object," according to the Mayo Clinic, Fans were quick to respond to the news on social media. "How does this even happen," one fan wrote on X. "Hope you're feeling better my dear, take care of yourself," another wrote. A representative for Waterhouse did not respond to Fox News Digital's immediate request for comment. Waterhouse isn't the only musician who has suffered a hernia. In 2018, Skid Row front man Sebastian Bach said he developed the medical condition after screaming his "guts out" while performing on stage. "I was laid out for a while after that… I had that operation," he previously told Fox News Digital. "A lot of people have it, but still, you can't do anything for six weeks really… And I was very nervous that it was gonna affect my singing in some way because that's how I hit those high notes." "I contort my body in these weird positions and I just push as hard as I can. And Rob Halford of Judas Priest got a hernia like that and the singer of Steel. A lot of singers face that problem… Because that's how we sing, the diaphragm. And I was worried that I would rip it… But knock on wood, I'm doing all right." Waterhouse is gearing up for her Sparklemuffin Tour in the UK next month, and will return to the U.S. in September for various shows. She and Pattinson got engaged in December 2023 and welcomed their daughter in March 2024.
